I think the "it's just the opening sequence" defense is missing the point -- putting aside the terrible first impression, it's clear each zone will have their respective GF escort and if this invasive, patronizing, and just outright *bad* dialogue is the norm...well, it's not a good look.

"After these last three days in Washington, I am more convinced than I have ever been that we are moving towards some kind of totalitarianism — or at best, authoritarianism,” said Dreher."

"Not even in my wildest dreams did I imagine that one day I would paint a picture of hot Bowser for official material, announced by Miyamoto himself. 😭 I laughed so hard in disbelief while painting, you have no idea lol"

but waste fraud and abuse tho